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The tale is quite different than the Disney cartoon. it is more or less a morality tale against Miscegeneation- again with Parental defiance the Mermaid goes to the sea witch ( a more or less friendly character in the story- not the movie) and she does get her ground legs- she also loses- first her voice and eventually her life- for making love to a Non-Atlantean-- she dissolves into the water- well ahead of schedule- in the tale I seem to recall ( this was omitted in Disney version) Mermaids live for a maximum span of 300 years ( three times the human max)- and then effevesce or dissolve into the ocean form- so there are no Mermaid bodies washing ashore- fossils, etc- this is a neat Science Fiction touch to explain the lack of Mermaid bodies or fossils!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoDisney died in l966, the Mermaid film came out in l989. Now books, etc can be posthumously published ( look at Elvis craze) but not this type of Movie. Walt never saw the picture! It is not really a Disney character but one by Hans Christian Andersen, do not confuse with Science-Fiction Mogul Gerry Anderson.
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∙ 12y agoMy guess the writer was trying to sermonize about the evils of Race-Mixing. in the original story the mermaid ( unnamed- which is a general rule with expendable characters, first loses her voice, and then her life as a consequence for parental defiance and race-mixing. This was totally revamped with the Disney version.
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∙ 11y agoWell, it was based on Hans Christian Andersen's story "The Little Mermaid". I think Disney probably just wanted to make a film about it and it turned out wonderfully.
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Should I watch The Little Mermaid by Walt Disney?
That is up to you. Personally I like the movie.
What movie stars a mermaid named Ariel?
The 1989 Walt Disney Animations feature film, The Little Mermaid, stars a mermaid named Ariel. She is also featured in several direct to video sequels.
The statue of The Little Mermaid is dedicated to which Danish Author?
It stands to reason that Copenhagen's Little Mermaid is a memorial to Hans Christian Andersen, author of The Little Mermaid and countless other tales for children.
When was The Little Mermaid created?
The animated Disney version was released in 1989.
Did Walt Disney write the storyline of The Lion King?
Not Walt Disney as in the person as he head died long before The Lion King was written but it was written by people who work in the company that holds Walt Disney's name. The Walt Disney Company.
Did Walt Disney make The Little Mermaid film?
yes!
What movie is the song Part Of This World From?
it is from Walt Disney's little mermaid
Should I watch The Little Mermaid by Walt Disney?
That is up to you. Personally I like the movie.
Was The Little Mermaid the last hand drawn cartoon from Walt Disney?
Naturally Walt Disney died decades before The Little Mermaid was released but no, 2011's Winnie the Pooh was hand drawn, although TLM was the last Disney film to use cel animation.
Who wrote The Little Mermaid?
Walt Disney, his wife had the idea. Hans Christian Andersen The original story was written by Hans Christian Andersen. Walt Disney's wife is said to be behind the idea of the classic animated movie adaption.
What movie stars a mermaid named Ariel?
The 1989 Walt Disney Animations feature film, The Little Mermaid, stars a mermaid named Ariel. She is also featured in several direct to video sequels.
What makes Little Mermaid an American film?
The Little Mermaid is an American film because it was made by Walt Disney, an American company, using facilities in the United States and the voices of mostly American actors.
Who where Walt Disney's Princesses?
Snow White, Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Jasmine (Aladdin), Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
The statue of The Little Mermaid is dedicated to which Danish Author?
It stands to reason that Copenhagen's Little Mermaid is a memorial to Hans Christian Andersen, author of The Little Mermaid and countless other tales for children.
Why was Walt Disney Productions going to be called the Walt Disney Brothers Studio?
it was either because he didnt know what to call it at first so copied Warner brothers or he may have wanted to go into business with his brother but then thought that walt disney productions sounded better hope this helps x
Who is more famous Walt Disney or Darth Vader?
walt disney is because many little kids grow up watching it
Name the best Walt Disney movies?
Everybody has their own favorite Disney movies, based on what kind of stories you like. Some of my favorites are: Cinderella Aladdin Cars The Little Mermaid Lilo and Stitch
